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บททั้งหมดของ ESCAPING THE BILLIONAIRE TO MARRY HIM: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

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Truce

CHAPTER 31 JENNA’S POV I walked into Elijah’s office and I had only one aim—cutting him off forever. “Oh, Jenna! Why haven’t you been picking up my calls—“ Elijah questioned, the minute he set his eyes on me. “I’m not here for all that, Elijah. I’m here to make things clear—don’t fucking call me or text me cause we’re done. I never want to see you again. He let out a chuckle. “This is Rob’s doing isn’t it? He’s just using you.” “How dare you bring Rob into this?” “Because I’m trying to make you see the truth!” His voice was sharp. “He’s manipulating you in so many ways yet you can’t see it—“ "At least he’s not like you”. Elijah’s expressions suddenly turned sour. A wicked smile formed. “You didn’t think I’d find out right? The real reason your wife left you.” He blinked, stuttering. “W—what are you talking about?” “Oh C’mon Elijah, don’t be obtuse. I know the kind of monster you are. I know about the abuse of your ex-wife and how you paid her to keep shu
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The big reveal

CHAPTER 32 ROB’S POV “To victory.” O’Neil raised his glass, smirking. Our glasses clinked in the air. “I won’t lie,” I said, setting the glass back down. “The past few weeks were hell. It was like everything was slipping out of my control.” “But you didn’t let it happen.” He let out chuckled. I leaned back, a slow smile creeping on my face. “And the moment I found out about her pregnancy? I knew at that moment I’d gotten my trophy.” “All that’s left is for that baby to be born.” I added. “Does she know yet?” O’Neil asked,leaning back into his chair with a hand on his chin. I shook my head. “I haven’t figured out how to break it to her.” “She shouldn’t know about it, yet.” “That’s not possible.” I frowned. “It’s her body, she’s bound to see changes.” O’Neil leaned forward. “I’m fully aware of that, but I know my granddaughter too well—she knows now and she wouldn’t hesitate to terminate that child, so it’s best to let her find out naturally. Was Jenna
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Baby bells

CHAPTER 33 JENNA’S POV “I don’t think I want this baby.” I blurted without hesitation. I sat there, with fingers knotted in my lap. The doctor stared at me with a surprising look. “Jenna, maybe you need some time to think about this.” My mind was already made up. There was nothing else to think about. “What are my options?” “Hmmm, well we’d need to run some more tests and possibly a scan to get clearer information before making any decisions.” The doctor continued. “But I strongly recommend you take some time to think this through.” “It’s just….” My voice broke. “Things have been a bit rough for me these past few weeks and I’m not really sure about raising a child yet.” She didn’t interrupt. Just listened. “And please, I wouldn’t want my grandfather to hear a word of this.” I quickly added. She nodded. “Of course, I’d do as you wish.” Days passed in a blur. I managed to keep it all together, attend meetings, carry on with
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Blur

CHAPTER 34 JENNA’S POV The sound of Isabelle’s chattering and the car engine blended softly as I pulled into the driveway. My fingers ached from the dozens of shopping bags that carried tiny shoes, to rompers, cute little toys and even a few baby blankets that Isabelle refused to drop. “They were too cute to pass by.” She said, by the time we’d realized we bought a little too much items. If I was to describe today? I’d say overly exhausting and I’m sure little Rob would agree to that too. “Today was productive, don’t you think?.” Isabelle said delightfully as she reached for the shopping bags in the back seat. “I don’t think there'd be anything left to buy since we mostly bought everything.” I laughed. “That wouldn’t be the case right now if you hadn’t selected all available options rather than pick one.” “What can I say? One is boring, so why not have it all.” She smirked. Sometimes I just didn’t understand Isabelle, right now, she was just like a child wh
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Pieces of the fall

CHAPTER 35 ROB’S POV “Jenna!” I yelled, shoving frozen guests aside as I sprinted to where she was. Her eyes were closed and her body didn’t move to my touch. Panic surged through me as I cradled her head gently. “Someone call an ambulance.” I shouted, voice trembling. The party was now in chaos, the guest stared, muttering and gasping, but that didn’t bother me cause it all faded in a blur. My mind was running in circles. The ambulance arrived within minutes, sirens filled the air outside amongst the chaos coming from the guest. “Clear the way!” One of the paramedics called out as the stretcher rolled in. She was laid gently on it and my hand still held onto hers. A second paramedic tried to nudge me away but I didn’t budge. “I’m coming with her,” I said firmly. He didn’t argue afterwards. The ride to the hospital was a bit bumpy, monitors beeped, injuries were wrapped, yet Jenna still laid motionless. “Just hang in there for me, please.” I whis
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Blinded

CHAPTER 36ROB’S POV The doctor stepped out from Jenna’s room some minutes after I stepped out. “What happened to my wife?” I questioned, not bothering to peer up at him. “She seems to have suffered temporary memory loss, which is mostly common with the severity of that kind of fall.”“And how long is that supposed to last?”“It varies, could be a few days to some weeks, but faster recovery is dependent on the patient. In the meantime, it’s best to take some time away from her, giving her reaction towards you.”“What do you mean I should stay away from my wife?” I stood up in rage.He sighed. “I understand, but that’s the best option right now—for both her and the baby’s safety.”Filled with rage, I walked away. I didn’t stop until I reached the car, yanked the door open and slammed it shut behind me. I pulled out my phone and dialed into it. “I need you to fill me in how’s she’s doing while I’m gone” I ordered coldly. “And she shouldn’t leave your sight! Not even for a second.”
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Bad choices

CHAPTER 37 ISABELLE’S POV I stood by the edge of the window, phone still in my hand, while my heart leaped for joy. Rob had agreed to come over. A small grin formed on my lips. He was finally coming back to me. Everything now was falling back into place, just like I’d imagined. My fingers traced the frame of the glass absentmindedly as my mind drifted back to that night. The way Rob called her the mother of his unborn child. It rang in my ears like a slap. He got her pregnant and he didn’t deem it important to inform me, not even after I’d called him out. Everything faded to a blur until I saw her. The image of her and Rob together with a child pricked me dearly and before I even had time to think, instinct kicked in. I followed behind her quietly, unnoticed. There was no exact plan, just me following my body like a puppet. By the time she’d reached the top stairs, she paused. She noticed someone was behind, I didn’t think, my arm instantly reached
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Tangled web

CHAPTER 38 ISABELLE’S POV It’s been a whole week now since Rob had walked out of my apartment. No calls, no text, just silence. That one week felt maddening. All I could only think about was having Rob back into my arms again. But time—it was of the essence. I need not rush things at this vulnerable point in time. Jenna herself hadn't gotten better, rather she got worse with every dose I administered. I tucked away a few strands of hair that hung out from the edge of my nurses cap and pulled the mask higher over my face. It was evening now and I walked past the nurses station, wheeling across a cart of medications, which only made my role seem realistic. After visiting hours most nurses on duty never bothered to check the patients rooms after they’ve administered their doses for the day and luckily I knew the schedules by heart already. I knew the exact time and hour a nurse was supposed to come in and go out, else I’d be in a greater trouble if I ever got
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Flashes

CHAPTER 39JENNA’S POVMy eyes lids fluttered, heavy like they’d been stitched for days. The rhythmic beeping of the monitors kicked in my sense of awareness. I was still at the hospital. Just as I shifted my body to sit up right, I caught a blur of a shadow slid through the doors before it shut closed. Probably a nurse or a janitor. My eyes drifted around the room, taking in objects I’d become familiar with until they landed on something else. A photo frame. I turned my body, ignoring the light growing ache in my back and reached for it. My fingers curled around the wooden edges, lifting it up slowly. Two people smiled back at me. Standing in the photo was me and a man whom I thought looked familiar. “Oh good! You’re awake.”I flinched on hearing the voice, but when I looked up, the voice came from the doctor who’d just walked in, a soft smile plastered on his face and a clipboard in hand. “How are you feeling?” He asked, dragging a seat closer to my bed side. “I really d
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Chaos

CHAPTER 40ROB’S POVI sat at the corner of the lodge waiting for when it would be time for visiting hours. After what had happened the previous day, I knew I had to be here always. ‘Rob’ I could still remember the way she called out my name, and the sense of recognition that lingered in her eyes. She was beginning to remember, yet what I didn’t understand was how her condition worsened. Was that a bad sign? Or had I walked into her at a bad hour. I couldn’t get answers except to see her again, no matter how long it took. My feet tapped continuously against the floor as I glanced up to check the huge clock hanging at the reception. Just a few more minutes, until I get to see you, Jenna. It was finally time and I walked towards the nurses station to check into the visitors book. The hallways were quiet as usual. The only footsteps that resounded were that of mine and the nurse in charge of Jenna’s ward. “How’s my wife doing?” I asked the nurse. “She’s fine sir, but I advise
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